1. Introduction to the Civil War 1861-1865
The regimental colors of the 19th Massachusetts Infantry damaged in battle during the American Civil War.

2. The Civil War
Who was involved? #1

3. The Civil War
Who was involved? #2

4. The Civil War
Who was involved? #3

5. The Civil War Why were the Border States so important?
“I hope to have God on my side but I have to have Kentucky” -- Abraham Lincoln
Why were the Border States so important?
Why were the Border States so unusual?

6. The Civil War How did they fight?
_________- organization of all the resources (people and products) of a country towards the war effort
The ________ of enemy civilians are ________in total war (ex. Farms, food, etc)

7. Essential (Thinking) Question:
(Don’t write! Just think!)
Are governments ever justified in targeting civilians (non-soldiers) in wartime?

8. Advantages and Disadvantages:
North
Population:
South
Population:
________ has the advantage in population

9. Advantages and Disadvantages:
North
Economy:
South
Economy:
______ has the advantage in industrial power

10. Advantages and Disadvantages:
North
Armed Forces:
South
Armed Forces:
North has the advantage in ___________, but South in the quality of ___________________

11. Advantages and Disadvantages:
North
Government –
South
Government –
__________ has a stronger government, better able to direct resources (people & products) towards the war

12. Advantages and Disadvantages:
North
Motivation:
South
Motivation:
Who has the advantage in motivation? You decide.

13. Goals:
North
South
Whose goals would be easier to reach? There is a correct response based on strategy.

14. Leaders (Union) North :
“A House divided against itself cannot stand” -- A. Lincoln
_____ political experience (served __ term in the House of Representatives)
Strong reputation for __________, _______________, jokes and storytelling

15. Leaders (Confederacy) South:
“All we ask is to be left alone” -- J. Davis
___________graduate, ___________ in Mexican-American war, Secretary of War, & _________ from Miss.
Not a ____________ president, especially with big fans of _____________
Who has the advantage in leadership?

16. Northern Commanders _______________ _______________ _______________

17. Northern Commander -- “When in doubt, fight.” U.S. Grant
Son of an Ohio tailor & ________________until the Civil War
Reputation for _________, ____________________& ________________

18. Who has the advantage in Commanders?
Southern Commander
“It is a good thing war is so terrible; else we should grow too fond of it” -- R.E. Lee
Brilliant ______________ gentleman from one of country’s oldest families
Offered command of _________ armies
Family plantation occupied early in the war and was turned into __________________________
Who has the advantage in Commanders?

19. Essential (Thinking) Question:
(Don’t write: Just think!)
Is it more important to have strong generals – or - strong civilian leadership in a war?

20. So how did it begin?
Fort Sumter:
Where?

21. So how did it begin?
Fort Sumter:
Why?
What?

22. So... So how did it begin? Fort Sumter:
Lincoln sends an _______________with food, giving the ___________________ plenty of warning
___________________anyway and Lincoln asks for ____________________
This attack on the ___________ probably helped him keep many of the _____________________